Deepika PadukoneAccording to Deepika
Padukone there are three D’s which are needed for someone
to grow in any field of life and they are dedication,
discipline and determination.Within this small span
of 21 years she has acclaimed fame and has a huge fan following.
She is the heartthrob of today’s youth and the most promising
newcomer.

Padukone in race for
best actress in Asian Film Awards Hong Kong 17 Jan 2008):
Latest Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone has been nominated in the best
actress category for her scintillating performance in the blockbuster "Om
Shanti Om" at the second Asian Film Awards, organisers announced here on
Thursday.

Padukone, who grabbed
eyeballs with her performance in the Bollywood hit, will vie with Joan
Chen of China (The Home Song Stories), Jeon Do-yeon of South Korea (Secret
Sunshine), Kirin Kiki (Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad), Kim
Yun-jin of Korea (Seven Days) and Tang Wei of Hong Kong (Lust, Caution)
for the top award.

The winners will be announced
at an awards ceremony here on March 17.

The model-turned actress
made her debut in "Om Shanti Om" which also stars Shahrukh Khan. The film
is based on the theme of reincarnation in which the protagonist attempts
to rediscover the mystery of his demise and 'finds' Shanti, the love of
his previous life.

So with the yesteryear fashion
coming a full circle, KT explores what’s making this style such a rage
with the fashionistas.

“Oh celebs are trendsetters,”
starts fashion designer Anita Dongre, on how this trend has surpassed all
others. “Om Shanti Om had a big starcast and was capable of drawing a huge
audience. And with it being declared a hit, the movie was successful in
bringing in the retro look. So much so, the 70s look has gradually passed
on from silver screen to the fashion on the street.” Having said that,
she goes on: “With summer around the corner, the look will be experimented
by both men and women. Pastel shades and smoky colours like dark coffee
will be more popular. Besides, I feel, in the coming season, there would
be more stress on the bohemian look though with a touch of elegance.”

Talking on parallel lines,
fashion designer Neelam Vaish from Lucknow, avers, “Talk of retro, and
it’s the ‘Mumtaz style’ of sari draping that can’t go without a mention.
And with saris always having been an integral part of Indian women’s wardrobe,
girls are indeed trying that. And since the trend is of mix ‘n’ match,
chiffon saris with brocades and embroidered sarees with broad borders are
most in demand.” As says, Nishi Mehra, a
socialite, “In a recent party, I dressed up as a yesteryear actor Leena
Chandravarkar. And obviously with it being the most ‘in thing’ these days,
I bagged a whole lot of compliments too. And I seriously believe, this
fashion is here to stay.”

What’s more, it looks like,
not just women but even men who would be seen sporting ‘checked’ coats,
thick side burns and golf caps much like SRK in OSO. As 22-year-old Mohit
Bajpai says, “This is a good idea actually. Even my dad is very happy with
this trend as I am finally wearing his coat, and they wouldn’t go waste.
This way, not only you save your parents’ clothes from being wasted but
you get loads of compliments for keeping abreast with the latest trends
too.”

To this, Vaish further adds,
“In fact, compared to women, it’s men now who are more experimental. The
time’s not far when we’ll see them flaunting bold designs like polka dots
and floral prints in bright colours like red green and yellow.”

However, ask well-known make-up
artist Bharat, and he says, “Maintaining that retro look is a challenge.
But since everyone wants to stand out in weddings and parties, almost everyone’s
experimenting with the look. But striking a balance between the retro and
contemporary look is is the biggest challenge.” But anything for fashion,
right folks! ....Back